TONIGHT’S GAMES

SHAMROCK RVS v BRAY WDRS

(Tallaght Stadium, 7.0)

Team news: Rovers will assess Dan Carr and Ronan Finn before kick-off; Brandon Miele still missing, Kevin Horgan is fit again, with Graham Burke back from Ireland duty. Andy McGovern, Hugh Douglas, Aaron Greene and John Sullivan are all longterm absentees for Bray.

Talking point: News on the manager front at last for Bray as they confirmed yesterday that Martin Russell had taken over from Graham Kelly, who had been acting as caretaker. It’s some stability for a Bray side who have caused Rovers problems this season but Hoops simply look too strong. Referee: Anthony Buttimer

Match odds: Rovers 2/9, Bray 12/1, draw 5/1 Verdict: Home win

SLIGO ROVERS v CORK CITY

(Showgrounds, 7.45)

Team news: Sligo’s Gary Boylan is out for the season, with Adam Morgan absent here through injury but Regan Donelon, Jack Keaney and John Mahon rejoin the squad, Mahon signing a long-term contract this week. Cork recall Conor McCormack from suspension but have doubts over Gearóid Morrissey, Alan Bennett, Shane Griffin and Barry McNamee.

Talking point: Big boost for City in the last 24 hours with the signing of ex-Ireland man Damien Delaney. Sligo are on a nice run defensively (three successive clean sheets) but a full-strength Cork can end that run. Referee: Robert Rogers:

Match odds: Sligo 13/2, Cork 1/2, draw 14/5 Verdict: Away win